Hello from chilly New Zealand!
We have been touring around the South Island for the last 5 days in our Kia rental (yes!)
So far we have been through Christchurch, Mt. Cook area, Dunedin, Te Anau, and Milford Sound. We arrived here in Queenstown yesterday. All so far have been wonderful! The scenery here is spectacular! Our jaws drop every time we look out the window! We have been enjoying camping at various Natl. Park run sites as well as Privately owned camp grounds (Kera - we've taken pictures of some BEAUTIFUL camp grounds, unbelievable amenities!! Hair dryers in the bathroom! I was ecstatic!)
So far we've see goregous mountains, endlessly starry skies at night, glow worms at night, beautiful vineyards (that specialize in Deena's favorite wine - Pinot noir!), ran around on a beach with seals and sea lions, searched for blue penguins and yellow eyed penguins, and gorgeous sheep farms with tons of baby lambs! (Deena will be bringing one home!)
We were going to do one of the Great Walks of New Zealand, but the Natl Park recommends not to due to deep snow conditions in the high regions of the mountains. So instead we are taking day walks and taking in all the beautiful scenery that we can! Dean is excited that after his homemade alcohol run stove (actually the aluminum pot stand) melted in Dunedin, we decided to buy a Canister stove that is a knock-off of the MSR pocket rocket for about $22! (Deena's excited too - quicker boiling water for coffee and FOOD!)
We have been cooking all of our meals which has been a nice change from the most of the rest of our trip so far.
From here we plan to work our way up the west coast of the South Island before crossing Lewis Pass and returning to Christchurch at the end of the week! (we're also looking forward to that, so we can see our new buds from our trek in Nepal, Caroline and Richard!)
We are sorry for not having pictures to post, but we are having technical difficulties! We will try to post some soon : )
We miss you all!
We have been touring around the South Island for the last 5 days in our Kia rental (yes!)
So far we have been through Christchurch, Mt. Cook area, Dunedin, Te Anau, and Milford Sound. We arrived here in Queenstown yesterday. All so far have been wonderful! The scenery here is spectacular! Our jaws drop every time we look out the window! We have been enjoying camping at various Natl. Park run sites as well as Privately owned camp grounds (Kera - we've taken pictures of some BEAUTIFUL camp grounds, unbelievable amenities!! Hair dryers in the bathroom! I was ecstatic!)
So far we've see goregous mountains, endlessly starry skies at night, glow worms at night, beautiful vineyards (that specialize in Deena's favorite wine - Pinot noir!), ran around on a beach with seals and sea lions, searched for blue penguins and yellow eyed penguins, and gorgeous sheep farms with tons of baby lambs! (Deena will be bringing one home!)
We were going to do one of the Great Walks of New Zealand, but the Natl Park recommends not to due to deep snow conditions in the high regions of the mountains. So instead we are taking day walks and taking in all the beautiful scenery that we can! Dean is excited that after his homemade alcohol run stove (actually the aluminum pot stand) melted in Dunedin, we decided to buy a Canister stove that is a knock-off of the MSR pocket rocket for about $22! (Deena's excited too - quicker boiling water for coffee and FOOD!)
We have been cooking all of our meals which has been a nice change from the most of the rest of our trip so far.
From here we plan to work our way up the west coast of the South Island before crossing Lewis Pass and returning to Christchurch at the end of the week! (we're also looking forward to that, so we can see our new buds from our trek in Nepal, Caroline and Richard!)
We are sorry for not having pictures to post, but we are having technical difficulties! We will try to post some soon : )
We miss you all!
